Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology

Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of Earth''s unique water cycleEarth''s Amazing Cycles: Water looks at what the water cycle is, what powers it and why it is essential for all life on Earth.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/WaterTable of Contents 1: Earth’s water 2: Forms of water 3: Fresh and salt water 4: Cycling water 5: Water in the atmosphere 6: Falling down 7: Evaporation 8: Plants and water 9: Underground water 10: Glaciers 11: Rivers 12: Climate change 13: Saving water 14: Glossary 15: Further reading and websites 16: Index

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Book SynopsisStep up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of habitats! In Step Into Science: Habitats, find out about forest and water homes; the importance of food chains and why humans are changing habitats. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you''ll explore different plant and animal groups and discover how a woodland changes with the seasons. Colourful and quirky illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh and encourage interaction with the subject.Written to support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2, each title explores key scientific topics through a combination of concise information and fun experiments. Perfect for readers aged 7+Titles in the series:ElectricityForces & MagnetsHabitatsLightPlantsRocks & SoilSoundThe BodyTable of Contents 1: What is a habitat? 1: Plant groups 1: Identifying living things 1: Animal groups 1: Habitats in spring 1: Habitats in summer 1: Habitats in autumn 1: Habitats in winter 1: Water habitats 1: Habitats across the world 1: Humans and habitats 1: Saving habitats 1: Glossary 1: Answers to the activities and questions 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated exploration of the ultimate extreme environment - spaceFrom the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth''s most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them?Life at Extremes: Space explores the vast, distant and mysterious expanses of space and looks at how we on Earth have managed to travel into it and survive its many challenges. It describes how, as technology progresses, space tourism and even colonies on other planets are becoming less of a distant dream and more of a future reality. Perfect reading for budding explorers aged 9 and up.Contents:The night skyOur solar system<

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated picture book tells the story of how the hot-air balloon came to be and the three animals who became its very first passengers.Trade Review“Designer Henry's authorial debut explores the 18th-century invention of the hot air balloon. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, a Frenchman, had always found the mechanics of the world fascinating. One day, some of his papers drifted into his fireplace, and to his surprise, he noticed that the smaller pieces were rising above the flames. He realized that if the gas released by the fire had the ability to lift paper, it might be able to carry other things as well. He set about testing his hypothesis, and, with his brother Jacques-Étienne, he crafted ‘the world's first flying machine’: a hot air balloon they called an ‘aerostat.’ When Louis XVI got wind of their invention, he requested a demonstration, and the brothers set about planning, fitting the outside of their balloon with ornamentations fit for a king. When the day arrived, they famously sent a rooster, a duck, and a sheep up in their balloon, hosting for both the king and many French citizens the first-ever public demonstration of a hot air balloon. Henry's narration is straightforward but engaging. The illustrations, rendered digitally, use a slightly dusty color palette that combines with such design elements as ornate golden frames in closing text boxes to nicely evoke the setting and era (all humans depicted are white). Backmatter includes a bibliography, list of further reading, and timeline of flight. . . . it will . . . sweep readers away.” —Kirkus Reviews “Henry details the activities of two brothers, Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, inventors of the hot-air balloon. Describing Joseph as dreamy, the author imagines that he noticed the lifting properties of hot air while gazing into a fireplace, inspiring the balloon that his practical brother Étienne helped him to build. Henry describes their early attempts (involving a small taffeta box held over a flame), larger trials (entailing a cloth bag suspended over an open fire), and a public demonstration for King Louis XVI of France that carried aloft a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. Henry’s lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France, particularly those found in the clothing, architecture, and household furnishings. The style is mostly realistic, with somewhat exaggerated facial features for the three animals, who appear in most spreads, following the story’s every action. Concluded with an author’s note, further reading, and an extensive time line of the history of flight (up to the present), this makes a good addition to units on aviation and inventors.” —Booklist “A delightful nonfiction picture book that relays the interesting history of the hot-air balloon in France in the late 1700s. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, had unique talents. Joseph was a reader, dreamer, and inventor who longed to create new things, while Étienne successfully managed the family’s paper-making factory. Together they experimented with heat and types of paper materials to create the world’s first flying machine, the hot-air balloon. Through trial and error, the brothers embark upon creating a presentation of their invention to King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles. In order to illustrate the balloon’s potential to transport people in the future, the passengers on the first public hot-air balloon flight were three animals: a duck, a sheep, and a rooster. This engaging story of two French brothers will entertain a wide range of children, as the story line is clear and the accompanying colorful illustrations provide younger readers with visual guides to the plot. VERDICT This book would be a great read-aloud for early grades—and an easy addition to nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal online “What a beautiful and elegant book for any kid (or kid at heart) who loves history. UP AND AWAY is truly special—treat yourself right now.” —Brad Meltzer, author of the Ordinary People Change the World series“Designer Henry's authorial debut explores the 18th-century invention of the hot air balloon. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, a Frenchman, had always found the mechanics of the world fascinating. One day, some of his papers drifted into his fireplace, and to his surprise, he noticed that the smaller pieces were rising above the flames. He realized that if the gas released by the fire had the ability to lift paper, it might be able to carry other things as well. He set about testing his hypothesis, and, with his brother Jacques-Étienne, he crafted ‘the world's first flying machine’: a hot air balloon they called an ‘aerostat.’ When Louis XVI got wind of their invention, he requested a demonstration, and the brothers set about planning, fitting the outside of their balloon with ornamentations fit for a king. When the day arrived, they famously sent a rooster, a duck, and a sheep up in their balloon, hosting for both the king and many French citizens the first-ever public demonstration of a hot air balloon. Henry's narration is straightforward but engaging. The illustrations, rendered digitally, use a slightly dusty color palette that combines with such design elements as ornate golden frames in closing text boxes to nicely evoke the setting and era (all humans depicted are white). Backmatter includes a bibliography, list of further reading, and timeline of flight. . . . it will . . . sweep readers away.” —Kirkus Reviews “Henry details the activities of two brothers, Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, inventors of the hot-air balloon. Describing Joseph as dreamy, the author imagines that he noticed the lifting properties of hot air while gazing into a fireplace, inspiring the balloon that his practical brother Étienne helped him to build. Henry describes their early attempts (involving a small taffeta box held over a flame), larger trials (entailing a cloth bag suspended over an open fire), and a public demonstration for King Louis XVI of France that carried aloft a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. Henry’s lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France, particularly those found in the clothing, architecture, and household furnishings. The style is mostly realistic, with somewhat exaggerated facial features for the three animals, who appear in most spreads, following the story’s every action. Concluded with an author’s note, further reading, and an extensive time line of the history of flight (up to the present), this makes a good addition to units on aviation and inventors.” —Booklist “A delightful nonfiction picture book that relays the interesting history of the hot-air balloon in France in the late 1700s. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, had unique talents. Joseph was a reader, dreamer, and inventor who longed to create new things, while Étienne successfully managed the family’s paper-making factory. Together they experimented with heat and types of paper materials to create the world’s first flying machine, the hot-air balloon. Through trial and error, the brothers embark upon creating a presentation of their invention to King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles. In order to illustrate the balloon’s potential to transport people in the future, the passengers on the first public hot-air balloon flight were three animals: a duck, a sheep, and a rooster. This engaging story of two French brothers will entertain a wide range of children, as the story line is clear and the accompanying colorful illustrations provide younger readers with visual guides to the plot. VERDICT This book would be a great read-aloud for early grades—and an easy addition to nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal online “What a beautiful and elegant book for any kid (or kid at heart) who loves history. UP AND AWAY is truly special—treat yourself right now.” —Brad Meltzer, author of the Ordinary People Change the World series

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Book SynopsisMeet Wu Chien Shiung, the famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove she could be anything she wanted. This engaging biography follows her as she battles sexism and racism to become the Queen of Physics.Trade Review"A wonderfully written biography of an important woman scientist hardly known outside of her field of physics. Yes, the difficult science is thoroughly understandable in this picture book biography, but it is the heroism and ethical components of the main character, Madame Wu, whom we follow from birth into old age that centers this powerful little book. Not just for little girls, but for children of all ages. About achievement, honesty, hard work that follows a passion. Do not miss this one." --Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, and many other books "Huang utilizes spirited mixed-media images with a neutral palette to illuminate Shiung's journey." --Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThis picture-book biography of Ralph Baer, whose family fled Nazi Germany for the US, introduces kids to a great inventor.Trade Review"Wessels’ clear, flowing text provides a bounty of information on Ralph’s life, inspiration, and thought process, detailing his contagious excitement and thoughtful perseverance. A nice portrait of a lesser-known inventor whose work has had a tremendous influence on our modern-day world."—Booklist“A personable and energetic introduction with a positive message.” – Kirkus “A gentle introduction to a passionate inventor’s incredible impact on our culture. Young gamers will get a kick out of their beloved systems’ humble beginnings.” – School Library Journal “Wessels’s unabashed fandom will appeal to the like-minded. Castro’s illustrations combine cartoonish exaggeration with realistic details, including plenty of tubes and plugs, to depict Baer’s journey.” – Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisAlan Turing was one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. He created one of the first designs for a stored-program computer and is widely considered to be the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. During World War II, Turing worked for the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, Britain''s codebreaking centre, where he was responsible for breaking German naval codes, including the supposedly unbreakable Enigma code, and helping the Atlantic convoys avoid German U-boat attacks. This work probably shortened World War II by up to four years, saving millions of lives. This is the story of the amazing life and work of a British hero and one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century.Trade ReviewInteresting and effective biography of the famous mathematician...accessible but with an occasionally challenging vocabulary, it will appeal to a wide range of kids. It might be short but this book is very well-written...and I can imagine will be very useful for use by teachers in cross-curricular activities. This book - and all the others in the Real Lives series - comes recommended by us. -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *I very much like this series. It gives just enough information to satisfy the young reader. The narrative form makes history accessible and the range of people covered is interesting as well as relevant to KS3 history. Alan Turing - a remarkable man and excellent to see him the subject of a biography for children. -- Sarah Brew * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *...written with admirable, accessible clarity of expression, and a genuine sense of striving to understand the various factors that influenced the young Turing's development into the scientist who cracked Enigma. * Jim Eldridge *

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Book SynopsisWind energy harnesses the power of the wind. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is used, how it compares to other forms of energy and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!

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Book SynopsisComputers touch our lives everyday, in countless ways, but how do they know what to do? How do we communicate with them and they with each other? Computer language! Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language tools and technology still in use today. Her story is filled with trial and error, and, in this book, readers can follow her journey step by step.

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Book SynopsisWe have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention?

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Book SynopsisIn 2018, the gaming industry made over 100 billion dollars worldwide. Professional gamers, designers, programmers and writers all received some of that money. Learn about the different jobs in video games, and maybe someday you''ll get paid to game.

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Book SynopsisDream up your own amazing inventions with this fantastically creative sketchbook!

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Book SynopsisScience principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book formatWhat if you could fly or have super strength or super speed? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Fantastic Forces and Motion tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. Momentum builds through each superhero story as we question everything and clearly explain the science behind their powers as they would exist in real-life. The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Contents 1: What are Forces and Motion? 1: The Silver Swift: Flight 1: The Accelerator: Super Speed 1: The Time Twister: Time Manipulation 1: MegaMuscle: Super Strength 1: Glossary and Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of the seasons. Finding out about the four seasons has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say WOW ... it's science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 11: Lime.Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Changing Seasons 1: Spring 1: Your Turn: Make A Rain Gauge 1: Summer 1: Autumn 1: Winter 1: Your Turn: Make Frost 1: Animals 1: Your Turn: Build A Bug Hotel 1: Plants 1: Celebrations 1: Answers 1: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of sound. Finding out about Sound has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say 'WOW' ... it's science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at band 11: Lime.Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Sound All Around 1: Moving Sound 1: Hearing 1: Your Turn: Improve Your Ears 1: Loud and Quiet Sounds 1: High and Low Sounds 1: Music 1: Your Turn: Form A Band 1: Sound And Materials 1: Your Turn: Hear Secret Sounds 1: Echoes 1: Answers 1: Glossary And Index

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the STEM-gineers that have shaped our worldWhat is gravity and who discovered its laws? How does evolution work and how did Darwin work it out? Learn all about the advances in science that have expanded our understanding of Earth, our place in the living world and the workings of the Universe in STEM-gineers: Scholars of Science.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Seeking scientific knowledge 1: The theory of light 1: A universal force 1: The origin of species 1: Germ theory of disease 1: Explaining radiation 1: Inheritance and genetics 1: Light, space and time 1: An expanding Universe 1: The start of the Universe 1: The reshaping the Earth 1: The genetic code for life 1: The origin of cells 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the STEM-gineers that have shaped our worldFrom the power points in our homes to the mobile phones in our pockets, every aspect of our lives involves ingenious inventions of incredible complexity. Learn all about the inventions and advances in technologies that have helped make our lives a lot easier and discover the inventors and great minds who brought us these new machines in STEM-gineers: Triumphs of Technology.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Technology rules the world 1: Creating a current 1: Capturing an image 1: Sending a messag 1: Lighting our homes 1: Talking on the line 1: Airwave broadcasting 1: Motion pictures 1: Turning on the TV 1: Sending safe signals 1: The World Wide Web 1: Mobile phone revolution 1: Finding our way 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the STEM-gineers that have shaped our world.Engineers through the ages have tamed the awesome forces of nature to build towering skyscrapers, dig deep tunnels, and hold back mighty rivers. Learn all about the amazing advances in engineering that have permitted us to build taller, stronger and deeper in STEM-gineers: Experts in Engineering.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: The engineering challenge 1: Great Pyramid of Giza 1: Laying down tracks 1: Warning lights 1: Boring a tunnel 1: Spreading the load 1: Towering giants 1: Linking the oceans 1: Building high in the sky 1: Holding back the flow 1: Power from the wind 1: Zero-gravity engineering 1: Get ready for take-off 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the shapes and patterns in nature to programming computers, maths is about a lot more than simple sums.It is the key to understanding the world around us. Learn all about the discoveries and advances made by histories most important mathmaticians, who have expanded our understanding of the laws of maths and the workings of the Universe in STEM-gineers: Masters of Maths.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Mathematics all around us 1: Right-angled triangles 1: Shapes and space 1: Developing numbers 1: A never-ending number 1: The Fibonacci sequence 1: Pascal’s triangle 1: Drawing graphs 1: A calculating machine 1: Symmetrical shapes 1: Count like a computer 1: Making a decision 1: Fractal geometry 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explores what makes an animal a mammal - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of mammals in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through book bands it is suitable for reading at band 7: Turquoise.This book is part of the 'In the Animal Kingdom' series which explores the classification of animals. Why not look for them all: Amphibians Live on Land and Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.Table of Contents 1: The animal kingdom 1: Mammals have hair or fur 1: Mammals are warm-blooded 1: Mammals give birth to live young 1: Mammals drink milk 1: Mammals care for their young 1: Mammals breathe air 1: Mammals walk on four legs, two legs or none 1: Some mammals are different 1: Mammals live everywhere 1: Glossary/Index

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Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a raft and an ice sculpture to painting with water and testing materials, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment. Everything on Earth is made from different materials. We can see many materials outdoors, such as wood, metal and rock.But how do we tell them apart and how can we work out what they are best used for? This book tells you all you need to know about materials.This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.A perfect series for KS1 and KS2 Science.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores what makes an animal a fish - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of fish in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through book bands it is suitable for reading at level 8: Purple.This book is part of the 'In the Animal Kingdom' series which explores the classification of animals. Why not look for them all: Amphibians Live on Land and Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.Table of Contents 1: The animal kingdom 1: All fish live in water 1: There are three main groups of fish 1: Fish have skeletons 1: Most fish have fins 1: Most fish have scales 1: Fish breathe underwater 1: Fish lay eggs 1: Fish find food in water 1: Fish are all shapes and sizes 1: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a paint trap to identify different animals' footprints to hunting for minibeasts or watching tadpoles turn into frogs, these activities are fantastically fascinating! This book tells you all you need to know about animals, from their habitats to what they eat. Find out about the animal kingdom and how animals are classified. Look closely at minibeasts and their homes. Learn about awesome insects and plant a butterfly habitats. Read about nocturnal animals and amazing amphibians. This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two science curriculum.Table of Contents 1: Animals everywhere; 2: Types of animals; 3: Make a paint trap; 4: Animals in the earth; 5: Bug hunting; 6: Awesome insects; 7: Plant a butterfly habitat; 8: Hard-to-spot animals; 9: Nocturnal animal spotting; 10: Amazing amphibians; 11: Tracking tadpoles; 12: In the air; 13: Name that song; 14: Glossary; 15: Find out more;

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Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a pond to going on a minibeast hunt, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment. This book tells you all you need to know about habitats. Find out about food chains, amazing adaptations, classification keys, as well as habitats such as ponds, rock pools. Learn how to become a habitat hero!This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two science curriculum.Trade ReviewPerfect for forest schools and other outdoor classroom applications, this series is ideal to engage children with the outside world while at the same time supporting the KS2 science curriculum. From making a pond to going on a minibeast hunt, there are plenty of simple activities which use easily found inexpensive equipment. The hands-on ideas help children's learning about food chains, amazing adaptations, classification keys, as well as habitats such as ponds, rock pools in a far more memorable way than indoor-based learning. 'Spot it' ideas encourage observation and 'hands on' ideas are practical. The series features excellent colour photos to aid identification and these are well labelled for clarity. Also in the Outdoor Science series is Animals (Outdoor Science)which teaches children about the different types of animals and their habitats, with lots of hands-on activities and excellent graphics to give the book appeal. Good indexes enhance useability. Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning. * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: What are habitats?; 2: What lives where?; 3: Animal identification; 4: Food chains; 5: Habitat hunting; 6: What’s in the pond?; 7: Make a mini-pond; 8: Log life; 9: Minibeast hunt; 10: Rock pools; 11: Name that shell!; 12: In the grass; 13: Be a habitat hero;

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world of science through easy-to-follow experimentsWhat is electricity? How does a circuit work? Why do batteries only work if you put them in the right way around? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Be a Scientist: Investigate Electricity.This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out about science for themselves.Table of Contents 1: What is electricity? 2: How do we get electricity? 3: Packets of power 4: Right way, wrong way 5: Going around in circles 6: Will it work? 7: On and off 8: Test your skill 9: Flowing along 10: Brighten up! 11: Wild electricity 12: Useful words 13: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why don't your eyeballs fall out? Why is blood red? And what exactly is a bellybutton for? A Question of Science: Human Body answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why can't penguins fly? And other questions about animals Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about soundTable of Contents 1: How do our bodies work? 2: Why can’t people fly? 3: Can your eyeballs fall out? 4: Why is blood red? 5: Why do germs make you ill? 6: Why do I have to eat sprouts? 7: What are hiccups? 8: What is poo made of? 9: How fast can a human go? 10: Why do children’s teeth fall out? 11: Where do you keep your memories? 12: What are bellybuttons for? 13: Quick fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why can't penguins fly? Do spiders have a heart? And just how do cockroaches survive without a head? A Question of Science: Animals answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why don't your eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human bodyWhy doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about soundPerfect reading for curious children aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: What are animals? 2: Do spiders have a heart? 3: How can a snake swallow an antelope? 4: Which animals eat people? 5: Why don’t cats lay eggs? 6: Why don’t caterpillars look like their parents? 7: Why can’t animals talk to us? 8: Which is the cleverest animal? 9: How do chameleons change colour? 10: What are camels’ humps made of? 11: How can a cockroach live without its head? 12: What happened to the dinosaurs? 13: Quick fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisInviting all who dare to wonder - come navigate the spectacular treasures of the night sky with bestselling and award-winning Professor Raman Prinja's inspiring look into our galaxy and beyond, published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.Encourage your kids to reach for the stars with this inspiring exploration of the night sky. Anyone with a view of the sky and a curious mind can be the next great Universe explorer!Wonders of the Night Sky invites children all over the world to look up - just as curious people before them have done for millennia - and to know why each wonder appears before their eyes. This beautiful book connects readers to the many parts of our Universe visible to the naked eye against the sky, explodes them on the page, then provides inspiring connections to the science behind the stellar backdrop. Professor Raman Prinja is the multi-award-winning Head of Department for Physics and Astronomy at University College London and a celebrated children's author. Professor Prinja pens this definitive look at the wonders above us, following on from the enormous success of his book Planetarium. Illustrator Jan Bielecki's striking depiction of each natural marvel will draw in readers to a lifetime of astronomical wonder. Astronomy starts with just looking up!If you like this, you'll also love the follow-up book, The Future of the Universe. Take what you've learned about the Universe and rocket trillions of years ahead in time to find out some amazing changes to come...Table of Contents 1: FOREWORD 2: Preparing for the night sky 3: EXPLORING STARS: 1: Variety of stars 2: Constellations of the northern hemisphere 3: Orion close-up 4: Constellations of the southern hemisphere 5: Carina close-up 6: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Life cycles of stars 4: EXPLORING PLANETS: 1: Spotting the planets 2: Planet highlights 3: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Solar system tour 5: EXPLORING THE MOON: 1: Phases of the Moon 2: Surface of the Moon 3: Moon landing sites 4: Eclipse of the Moon 5: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Origins and features of the Moon 6: EXPLORING ROCKY LEFTOVERS: 1: Meteor showers 2: Asteroids 3: Comets 4: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Comet origins 7: EXPLORING AURORAE: 1: Northern and Southern Lights 2: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: The Sun–Earth connection 8: EXPLORING HUMAN-MADE WONDERS: 1: Satellite hunting 2: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Space junk 9: EXPLORING GALAXIES: 1: The Milky Way 2: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Our home galaxy 3: Andromeda and the Magellanic Clouds 4: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Main galaxy types 10: ACTIVITIES: 1: Sun, Earth and Moon orrery 2: Making craters on the Moon 11: GLOSSARY 12: FIND OUT MORE 13: INDEX

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Can you hear sounds in space? Which animal has the best hearing? And just how fast is a supersonic plane? A Question of Science: Sound answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why don't your eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human bodyWhy doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why can't penguins fly? And other questions about animals Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materialsTable of Contents 1: What is sound? 2: Can you hear sounds in space? 3: Why can’t you see sound waves? 4: How fast is a supersonic plane? 5: What was the loudest sound ever? 6: Why does music sound nice? 7: Where do sound waves go? 8: How do sounds get inside your ears? 9: Why is it hard to hear underwater? 10: Can deaf people feel sounds? 11: Could a sound kill you? 12: Which animal has the best hearing? 13: Quick fire questions 14: Glossary and further info 15: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects.Kid-Engineer is the perfect introduction to the topic for budding young engineers. Each book focuses on one of the key engineering disciplines, breaking it down to make it interesting and accessible for young readers. Simple step-by-step activities bring the learning to life and encourage readers to develop their own engineering and design skills.Great reading for aspiring engineers aged 8 and above.Other titles in the series include:EnergyComputers & RoboticsBuildings & StructuresTransport & AerospaceMachinesTable of Contents 1: What are materials? 2: Properties of materials 3: You’re the engineer: Testing properties 4: Friction 5: You’re the engineer: Racetrack friction 6: Metal 7: Plastic 8: You’re the engineer: Create a new plastic 9: Glass and ceramics 10: You’re the engineer: Changing clay 11: Wood and textiles 12: Materials of the future 13: You’re the engineer: Engineering structures 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.Katherine Johnson tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her early maths skills which saw her attending high school at only 10 years old through to her work at NASA calculating and analysing the flight paths of many spacecraft. She helped send astronauts to the Moon.Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: Who is Katherine Johnson? 1: Bright beginnings 1: Getting ahead 1: Teaching and family 1: A new job 1: Fighting prejudice 1: Into space 1: In orbit 1: To the Moon 1: Later life 1: Hidden Figures 1: Celebrating Katherine Johnson 1: A new generation 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThe myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture.Could electricity really bring Frankenstein's creature to life? Could a zombie even move about without living flesh on its bones? What methods through time have been used to mummify people? Discover whether the scariest monsters could exist when you apply the hard facts of science.Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life - draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations paired with illustrations that strike a balance between the right amount of gory and funny.Author Joy Lin, named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter, comedian and presents superpower science theories at various Comic Cons. Joy is also author of the series Superpower Science.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 1: Zombies 1: Mummies 1: Frankenstein's Monster 1: Glossary 1: Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThe myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture.Could a vampire survive on a diet of blood alone? Could a witch really fly on a broomstick when you apply the laws of physics? Can haunted houses be explained by biology? Discover whether the scariest monsters could exist when you apply the hard facts of science.Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life - draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations paired with illustrations that strike a balance between the right amount of gory and funny.Author Joy Lin, named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter, comedian and presents superpower science theories at various Comic Cons. Joy is also author of the series Superpower Science.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 1: Vampires 1: Witches 1: Ghosts 1: Glossary 1: Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisPerfect for young children studying food chains in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insects in food chains, from the tiny flies eaten by fish, birds, bats and amphibians, to the larger insects eaten by bigger animals, such as anteaters and badgers. Insects are an indispensible part of countless food chains. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.Table of Contents 1: Eat and be eaten 1: Who ate the ant? 1: The birds and the bees 1: Caterpillars and chicks 1: Yum, yum 1: The insects that eat insects 1: Midnight feasts 1: Safety in numbers 1: A world with less insects 1: Helping insects 1: Glossary/Index

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Book SynopsisTake a trip around the poo-niverse, with all the best faecal facts squeezed into one book!The Poo-niverse is your one-stop for excrement information, from poo-eating worm toilets to poisonous poos, from poo particles on toothbrushes to crucial post-poo hand-hygiene tips. Find out about exploding poo in history, where it goes after you flush, which creatures' poos are used to make tea, coffee and cheese, how much of your food is grown using poo - and much, much more. From high-(and low-)interest excrement information, to important guidance on hygiene and good health, this book taps into the brains of readers who love learning while laughing.There's a whole world where science meets sanitation: are you brave enough to dive in?Author Paul Mason and illustrator Fran Bueno bring you an irresistible combination of words and pictures, alongside perfectly poo-filled photos. Great for readers ages 7 to 9 and beyond!Contents of The Poo-niverse:Welcome to the poo-niverse / Poo creation / What's in a poo? / The world's biggest poos /Not a waste / What a waste / Poo snacks / Weaponised poo / Things we do with animalpoo / The Guano War / Toilets through time / C leaning up / Hygiene and hand-washing /Into sewers / Space poo / Poo from the past / Tapeworms - poo parasites / A bit aboutfarts / Weird animal poo / How often is often enough? / What your poo says about you /The poo lexicon + Finding out more / Glossary / IndexTable of Contents 1: Welcome to the poo-niverse 2: Poo creation 3: What's in a poo? 4: The world's biggest poos 5: Not a waste 6: What a waste 7: Poo snacks 8: Weaponised poo 9: Things we do with animal poo 10: The Guano War 11: Toilets through time 12: Cleaning up 13: Hygiene and hand-washing 14: Into sewers 15: Space poo 16: Poo from the past 17: Tapeworms – poo parasites 18: A bit about farts 19: Weird animal poo 20: How often is often enough? 21: What your poo says about you 22: The poo lexicon + Finding out more 23: Glossary 24: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the brainy computers that are changing our world!Imagine a computer that can learn from experience and teach itself new things - that's AI in action! Trace the development of intelligent computers from the earliest ideas to today's technology. Discover how AI helps us in different ways, including communicating in other languages, diagnosing diseases and keeping us safe online.The Explore AI series, aimed at readers aged 7+, takes a trip through the past, present and future of artificial intelligence. Explore the incredible AI applications in the world around us, and find out how AI engineers have modelled machine intelligence on our amazing human abilities and processes.Table of Contents 1: What is AI? 2: Can Machines Think? 3: Early AI Ideas 4: Weak and Strong 5: Fancy a Game? 6: Humans vs Machines: Decision-making 7: Experts at Everything 8: What did you Say? 9: Humans vs Machines: Language 10: What can you See? 11: Humans vs Machines: Visual Perception 12: AI Online 13: The AI Effect 14: Glossary 15: Find Out More 16: Index

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Book SynopsisScience topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life.Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a world of sound - its properties and how we hear it, how the ear works and what volume, pitch and echoes are.Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork.Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Sound 1: Rise and shine 1: All about sound waves 1: Hearing sounds 1: All about the ear 1: Sound on the street 1: All about volume 1: High and low 1: All about pitch 1: Bouncing back 1: All about echoes 1: Playing music 1: All about musical instruments 1: Glossary 1: Answers and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover how machine learning is changing our world!Imagine a machine that can learn from experience and teach itself new things - that's AI in action! Trace the development of intelligent machines from the earliest ideas to today's technology. Discover how AI helps us in different ways, including problem solving and diagnosing diseases.The Explore AI series takes a trip through the past, present and future of artificial intelligence. Explore the incredible AI applications in the world around us, and find out how AI engineers have modelled machine intelligence on our amazing human abilities and processes.Table of Contents 1: What is AI? 2: Thinking Machines 3: Read, Guess, Refine, Repeat 4: Do you get it? 5: Humans vs. Machines: Understanding 6: Exploring Algorithms 7: Solving Problems 8: How do you know? 9: Humans vs. Machines: Neural networks 10: What's your response? 11: Machine learning and medicine 12: The future of machine learning 13: Glossary 14: Find out more 15: Index

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